Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a disturbing turn of events, a fisherman strolling through Oak Grove Park near the Red River on Sunday afternoon discovered the lifeless body of an adult male in a wooded area. The Fargo Police Department responded to the 100 block of Maple Street North at approximately 1:46 p.m. Initially dispatched as a potential water rescue due to the proximity to the river, the situation quickly escalated into a criminal investigation upon confirmation of the man’s death.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Red River Regional Dispatch Center at 701-451-7660 and request to speak with a Fargo Police Department Shift Commander. Anonymous tips can be submitted by texting the keyword FARGOPD and the tip to 847411.
Did you know? Case Facts:
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Time of Discovery: 1:46 p.m. on Sunday, May 25
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Location: Wooded area in Oak Grove Park near the Red River, 100 block of Maple Street North
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Initial Response: Dispatched as a water rescue; later confirmed as a deceased individual
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Current Status: Active criminal investigation by Fargo Police Department
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Contact for Tips: Red River Regional Dispatch Center at 701-451-7660; anonymous tips via text to 847411 with keyword FARGOPD
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.